Kano Govt Assures Anxious Emir Sanusi Camp Of Peaceful End To Emirate Dispute

The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably.

The defection of the governor, Abba Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has created anxiety in the camp of Emir Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.

The former governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje, who deposed Sanusi courted his successor and ensured he joined the APC.

Ganduje who was APC chairman and worked against his former political godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso after the pair fell out ensured Sanusi, whom he made emir return to his throne after being banished by Ganduje.

There are fears in Sanusi’s camp that the political association of both Yusuf and Ganduje will work against him and that he may still be removed especially as his defection has caused disaffection between between Yusuf and Kwankwaso.

But the state government has moved to allay that fears through the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, who assured the residents on Thursday that concrete measures had already been put in place to restore lasting peace and stability in the state.

He said the state government was committed to dialoguing with all the stakeholders, stressing that the administration was determined to ensure that the emirate matter does not continue to generate tension or jeopardise governance.

According to him, the government’s approach is guided by respect for the rule of law, traditional institutions, and the collective interests of the people of Kano State.

On the recent defection of Gov. Abba Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the commissioner described the move as a development that would bring significant benefits to the state.

He said that Kano residents should expect increased dividends of democracy, stating that closer alignment with the federal government would attract more interventions, projects, and development initiatives to the state.

“The defection opens more doors for Kano. With stronger collaboration with the Federal Government, we expect more support in critical sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, and social welfare,” Waiya said.

Commenting on the political future of the deputy governor who has not defected alongside the governor, the commissioner said the decision remained a personal one.

He explained that it was entirely up to the deputy governor to decide whether to continue working with the governor within the new political arrangement or choose a different path.

Waiya emphasised that the state government remained focused on governance, unity, and development, urging Kano residents to remain calm and supportive as efforts continued to resolve outstanding issues and move the state forward.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency, peace, and inclusive governance, assuring that the interests of Kano people would always remain paramount.